Whilst the cyclops is drunk, Odysseus blinds him and then he and his men escape strapped under the bellies of Polyphemus' flock. He blinds the giant and the when the giant moves the stone door, Odysseus and his men hold the sheep above their heads. By doing this, the giant thinks the sheep are leaving.
Alcohol Whilst the cyclops is drunk, Odysseus blinds him and then he and his men escape strapped under the bellies of Polyphemus' flock.he blinds the giant and the when the giant moves the stone door, Odysseus and his men hold the sheep above their heads. by doing this, the giant thinks the sheep are leaving.
poking out his eye.
. To escape, Odysseus ties himself and his men to the sheep of polyphemus and they escape with the herd. when the Cyclops touches around to find the men, the only thing he feels are sheep and so he does not become suspicious.
That's easy, he eats Odysseus' men and they barely escape the island with their lives.
The Cyclops, named Polyphemus, treats Odysseus's men brutally. He captures them, eats several of them, and shows no regard for their lives, demonstrating his savage and monstrous nature. When Odysseus and his remaining men manage to blind him and escape, Polyphemus still curses them, showcasing his vindictive nature toward Odysseus and his crew. This encounter emphasizes the theme of the vulnerability of human beings against monstrous forces.
Alcohol Whilst the cyclops is drunk, Odysseus blinds him and then he and his men escape strapped under the bellies of Polyphemus' flock.he blinds the giant and the when the giant moves the stone door, Odysseus and his men hold the sheep above their heads. by doing this, the giant thinks the sheep are leaving.
poking out his eye.
. To escape, Odysseus ties himself and his men to the sheep of polyphemus and they escape with the herd. when the Cyclops touches around to find the men, the only thing he feels are sheep and so he does not become suspicious.
That's easy, he eats Odysseus' men and they barely escape the island with their lives.
The Cyclops, named Polyphemus, treats Odysseus's men brutally. He captures them, eats several of them, and shows no regard for their lives, demonstrating his savage and monstrous nature. When Odysseus and his remaining men manage to blind him and escape, Polyphemus still curses them, showcasing his vindictive nature toward Odysseus and his crew. This encounter emphasizes the theme of the vulnerability of human beings against monstrous forces.
When Polyphemus realizes that Odysseus and his men have escaped, he becomes furious and distraught. In his rage, he calls upon his father, Poseidon, to curse Odysseus, ensuring that he faces many hardships on his journey home. Polyphemus then throws massive boulders at their ship, attempting to stop their escape, but ultimately, Odysseus and his men manage to flee. This encounter sets in motion a series of challenges for Odysseus as he faces Poseidon's wrath.
Odysseus blinded Polyphemus so that him and his men could escape.
Odysseus escaped the Cyclops by offering him wine to drink. The Cyclops got drunk and passed out and Odysseus and his men then fled.
they poke out his eye.
Why? Because the Cyclopes was going to eat them. :)
Odysseus and his men find the Cyclops Polyphemus in a cave. The Cyclops traps them inside and proceeds to eat some of the men before Odysseus devises a plan to blind Polyphemus and escape.
The Laestrygonians are a race of giant cannibals encountered by Odysseus and his crew in Homer's "Odyssey." When Odysseus and his men arrive at their island, the Laestrygonians attack, destroying most of the ships and devouring many of the crew members. Their primary intention is to kill and eat the intruders, showcasing their savage nature and hostility towards outsiders. Only Odysseus and a few men manage to escape this horrific encounter.